ISPR says operation proves abject failure of Afghan Taliban regime to secure effective border on its side Security forces killed eight terrorists in North Waziristan on April 1, along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation targeted a group […]
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LAHORE: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at the latter’s residence, amid speculation that he was seeking the Maulana’s support for another constitutional amendment and a possible alliance in the upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. However, the JUI-F refuted these speculations, saying the meeting did not have a specific
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Ripple introduced native digital asset capabilities to its enterprise treasury management system on Thursday, allowing enterprise finance teams to hold, view and manage XRP and RLUSD alongside traditional fiat balances for the first time within a single platform. The two features, called Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury, are based on GTreasury, which Ripple acquired
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ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Saleem Mandviwalla, on Wednesday expressed concern over consumer complaints over high fees charged by banks for courier services. During the meeting, Mandviwalla noted that consumers raised concerns that banks were charging excessive fees for SMS alerts. Association of Pakistan Banks Chairman Zafar Masud
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Prince William and Princess Kate seem to have heard the public opinion and offered an honor to a very special person after winning the hearts of the British public. Last month, the Prince of Wales surprised BBC Radio presenter Greg James as he embarked on an eight-day journey on a tandem bike to raise money
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addresses a jirga in Peshawar on Monday. SCREENSHOT ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has sought a response from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi within ten days regarding the formation of PTI founder Imran Khan’s ‘liberation force’. A three-judge FCC bench, headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan, on Wednesday considered
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Some medical schools charge an additional fee of 10 to 20 percent each year. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Wednesday announced a major revision in the Medical and Dental College Entrance Test (MDCAT) schedule, aimed at streamlining the medical admission process and reducing wait times for students. Under the
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The government has recognized the need for a mini-budget if revenues do not meet expectations by the end of December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has committed to the International Monetary Fund to increase fuel prices if no additional savings can be identified to maintain current levels, as inflation hit a
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The last four weeks have been brutal for Bitcoin BTC$66,482.13 traders as prices continue to follow comments from President Donald Trump, who can’t make up his mind on Iran. One day he talks about peace and BTC and risk assets rise while oil falls, the next day he talks hawkishly again, causing BTC to fall
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A truck navigates a rain-soaked street in Karachi after heavy downpours in the city on April 2, 2026. — PK Press Club News Showers were reported in Surjani town, Gulshan-e-Maymar. Stormy rains hit the airport, Malir and nearby areas. Intermittent rain continues at Defence, Clifton and Saddar. KARACHI: Rainfall was reported in several parts of
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